A ball tap that can easily operate even under low water pressure, a toilet including the ball tap, and a water-saving system using the toilet

Abstract

The present invention relates to a ball tap and a toilet including the ball tap, wherein a moving disc for controlling the inflow and blockage of water into and outflow into the water tank of a toilet is composed of a magnetic material and connected to a lever, and the movement is easily controlled by setting the magnetic flux density value of the disc and utilizing the principle of the lever, thereby enabling easy operation not only under heavy water pressure of 3 to 5 kg / cm2·g or high water pressure exceeding 5 kg / cm2·g, but also under low water pressure of less than 3 kg / cm2·g that occurs when supplying water by hydrostatic pressure from a water storage tank that stores waste water, etc.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a ball tap capable of operating easily even under low water pressure and a toilet including said ball tap. More specifically, a disc that moves to control the inflow and blockage of water into the toilet tank is composed of a magnetic material and connected to a lever. By applying the principle of the lever to the movement of the disc using the magnetic flux density value of the disc, the toilet tank is opened to allow an appropriate amount of water to flow in within a short time even under low water pressure, and is easily closed once an appropriate amount of water has flowed into the tank, thereby allowing 3~5 kg / cm² 2 Heavy water pressure of ·g or 5kg / cm² 2 High water pressure exceeding ·g, as well as 3kg / cm² generated when supplying water by hydrostatic pressure from water storage tanks storing wastewater, etc. 2 The invention relates to a ball tap that can be easily operated even under low water pressure of less than 1g, and a toilet including said ball tap. Background Technology

[0003] Generally, in households such as apartments or detached houses, a boiler is operated to use hot water. The hot water heated by the boiler is supplied to faucets installed in the kitchen, bathroom, or veranda, such as sinks, washbasins, and showers; however, since the water cools down after use, the boiler must be restarted to supply it.

[0004] However, when the boiler is restarted to supply warm water again, there is a distance between the boiler and the faucet, so warm water does not come out immediately from the faucet, and the cooled water remaining between the boiler and the faucet comes out first. Generally, many people do not use this water and throw it away, and the amount of water wasted repeatedly in this way is substantial, resulting in a significant loss not only for households but also for the nation.

[0005] Accordingly, if discarded water is stored in a suitable container and utilized for flushing toilets that require large amounts of water, a significant amount of water can be saved and waste reduced.

[0006] Meanwhile, since the water supplied to the toilet is generally provided using a pump system pre-installed in the building or each individual room, the ball tap (or fill valve) that regulates the water level while supplying water into the toilet tank is 3~5 kg / cm² 2 It is configured to operate at medium water pressure of ·g or higher water pressure.

[0007] However, in the case of a water storage tank installed separately to collect wastewater, since there is no separate pump provided to supply water from the tank to the toilet, the tank must be installed at a higher position than the toilet to lower the water to the toilet by its own weight in order to supply water.

[0008] Of course, this problem could be solved by installing a separate pump, but it leads to various issues such as installation and maintenance costs, or noise generated during operation.

[0009] For this reason, while a pump should be installed when it is more economical and efficient, it is preferable not to provide one when it is more economical and efficient to recycle wastewater by flowing it from the storage tank to the toilet without a pump; therefore, there is a need to develop a ball tap suitable for a system that recycles water in the absence of a pump. The problem to be solved

[0011] The present invention has been devised to solve the aforementioned problems. The objective of the present invention is to configure a movable disc, which controls the inflow and blockage of water into the toilet tank, with a magnetic material and connect it to a lever. By applying the principle of the lever to the movement of the disc using the magnetic flux density value of the disc, the invention opens the tank to allow an appropriate amount of water, even at low pressure, to flow in within a short time, and to close the tank easily once an appropriate amount of water has flowed in, thereby achieving 3~5 kg / cm² 2 Heavy water pressure of ·g or 5kg / cm² 2 High water pressure exceeding ·g, as well as 3kg / cm² generated when supplying water by hydrostatic pressure from water storage tanks storing wastewater, etc. 2 The invention provides a ball tap that can be easily operated even under low water pressure of less than 1g, and a toilet including said ball tap. means of solving the problem

[0013] To achieve the above objective, the present invention comprises: an inlet pipe having one side forming a conduit connected to the water storage tank, and the other side forming a conduit having a water inlet through which rising water passes and an outlet for discharging the water flowing into the toilet tank at a position higher than the water inlet; a fixed magnetic body provided in the water inlet; and a magnetic force that forms together with the fixed magnetic body to close the water inlet while maintaining a magnetic force of 3 kg / cm² 2 A ball tap capable of operating easily even under low water pressure comprises: a magnetic disc that forms a magnetic force with a magnetic flux density that is lifted even under low water pressure of less than g; a connecting member inserted into the other end of the inlet pipe and formed integrally with or coupled with the magnetic disc; and a lever linked to the connecting member and rotating around a support fixedly installed in the inlet pipe or near the inlet pipe as a central axis to assist the magnetic disc in being easily lifted to the water outlet.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment, the other end of the inlet pipe is formed such that the diameter of the water inlet is narrower than the diameter of the other end of the inlet pipe to exhibit a Venturi effect, and the diameter of the upper end of the pipe just before water enters the water inlet is formed larger than the lower end of the pipe where water rises due to hydrostatic pressure, so that the Venturi effect is maximized at the water inlet.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment, the connecting member is characterized in that its lower portion is positioned lower than the magnetic disk to assist in lifting the magnetic disk while resisting water before the magnetic disk.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment, the connecting member is characterized by comprising: a base portion having a diameter smaller than the water inlet, with the lower portion having the same diameter as the upper portion linked to the lever; a tapered portion extending downward from the base portion in a shape that is wider at the top and narrower at the bottom; and an end portion forming a length with the same diameter from the end of the tapered portion to the lower side of the water inlet.

[0017] In a preferred embodiment, the central axis that rotates the lever with respect to the support is characterized by being eccentric so as to be located closer in the direction of the connecting member with respect to the entire length of the lever.

[0018] In a preferred embodiment, the upper side of the magnetic disk is characterized by having a pipe plug that guides the connecting member in a vertical direction, limits the upward movement of the magnetic disk, and blocks the outflow of water so that water is guided only to the water outlet.

[0019] In addition, the present invention provides a toilet including a ball tap that can be easily operated even under low water pressure. Effects of the invention

[0021] The present invention has the following excellent effects.

[0022] First, according to the ball tap of the present invention, which can operate easily even under low water pressure, 3 kg / cm 2 Since it can operate easily even with low water pressure of less than 1g, the water inlet can be opened solely by the hydrostatic pressure of the water descending due to its own weight; consequently, the appropriate amount of water can be filled into the toilet tank using only the water moving from the low water pressure of the water storage tank that collects wasted water in households.

[0023] Here, since the low-pressure water in the water storage tank moves by its own weight rather than being driven by a pump, there are no installation or maintenance costs for the pump, which reduces costs and can also reduce noise.

[0024] In addition, a water-saving system capable of recycling water wasted in the home can be simply and effectively configured by using a toilet that includes a ball tap that can operate easily even under the aforementioned low water pressure.

[0025] Meanwhile, the effects obtainable from the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above, and other unmentioned effects will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0027] FIG. 1 is a drawing showing a toilet including a ball tap that can be easily operated even under low water pressure according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a ball tap that can be easily operated even under low water pressure according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of a ball tap that can be easily operated even under low water pressure according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of a water-saving system using a toilet that includes a ball tap that can be easily operated even under low water pressure according to an embodiment of the present invention. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0028] The terms used in this invention have been selected to be as widely used as possible; however, in specific cases, terms have been arbitrarily selected by the applicant. In such cases, the meaning should be understood by considering the meaning described or used in the detailed description of the invention, rather than merely the name of the term.

[0029] Hereinafter, the technical configuration of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments illustrated in the attached drawings.

[0030] However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described herein and may be embodied in other forms. Throughout the specification, the same reference numerals indicate the same components.

[0031] FIG. 1 is a drawing showing a toilet including a ball tap that can be easily operated even under low water pressure according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a ball tap that can be easily operated even under low water pressure according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of a ball tap that can be easily operated even under low water pressure according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 3, a ball tap (100) that can be easily operated even under low water pressure according to an embodiment of the present invention is configured to include an inlet pipe (110), a fixed magnetic body (120), a magnetic disk (130), a connecting member (140), and a lever (150).

[0033] In detail, the inlet pipe (110) forms a conduit in which water descends due to its own weight on one side and rises due to hydrostatic pressure on the other side. The inlet pipe (110) may be formed in a U-shape as shown in the drawing to facilitate the formation of hydrostatic pressure, but this is merely an example and the shape may vary. Here, the conduit (112) on one side has a higher height than the conduit (114) on the other side, so that, according to Pascal's principle, the water filling the conduit (112) to form its own weight causes the water in the conduit (114) on the other side to rise smoothly.

[0034] Meanwhile, one side of the inlet pipe (110) may be connected to a water storage tank (310) in which water is stored. The water storage tank (310) may preferably be water that has been collected and stored by recovering wasted water, and more specifically, it may be water recovered from the piping between the boiler and the faucet before the hot water reaches the faucet from the boiler when the hot water is turned on at the faucet.

[0035] In the other end of the inlet pipe (110), a water inlet (114a) through which rising water passes and flows in, and a water outlet (114b) for discharging the water flowing into the toilet tank are formed.

[0036] The above water inlet (114a) is formed with a diameter narrower than the diameter of the other end of the inlet pipe (110) so that the rising water exhibits a Venturi effect.

[0037] Additionally, the other side pipe (114) of the inlet pipe (110) is formed such that the diameter of the upper side of the pipe, just before water enters the water inlet (114a), is larger than the lower side of the pipe where water rises due to hydrostatic pressure, thereby maximizing the Venturi effect at the water inlet (114a). Here, the lower diameter of the other side pipe (114) may be the same as the diameter of the one side pipe (112).

[0038] The above water outlet (114b) is formed at a higher position than the water inlet (114a) as the water flows in an upward direction. Additionally, the water outlet (114b) may be formed simply as a hole, but it may also be formed in the form of a pipe as shown in the drawing, depending on the design intent of the worker.

[0039] The fixed magnetic body (120) is provided in the water inlet (114a), preferably at the top of the water inlet (114a). Here, the fixed magnetic body (120) is not limited to any specific material but can be any material capable of exhibiting magnetism, and is fixed to the water inlet (114a) so as not to move.

[0040] The magnetic disc (130) forms a magnetic force together with the fixed magnetic body (120) to close the water inlet (114a). Then, the magnetic disc (130) is set to be lifted up to the water outlet (114b) by water rising due to hydrostatic pressure, thereby opening the water inlet (114a) and simultaneously opening the water outlet (114b) so that water is discharged into the toilet tank.

[0041] Here, the magnetic disk (130) is preferably a permanent magnet with a capacity of 3 kg / cm² 2 A magnetic force is formed with a magnetic flux density that is lifted even by a low water pressure of less than g. For this reason, even if the water storage tank (310) is placed higher than the toilet bowl and water is supplied by low water pressure due to self-weight and hydrostatic pressure without a pump, the water inlet (114a) is easily opened.

[0042] Meanwhile, the magnetic flux density described above is merely a preferred form for implementation in the present invention, and the magnetic disk (130) may use a magnetic disk (130) with a different magnetic flux density value depending on the design.

[0043] The above connecting member (140) is inserted into the other end of the pipe (114) of the inlet pipe (110) and is formed integrally with or combined with the magnetic disk (130). That is, the connecting member (140) moves integrally with the magnetic disk (130).

[0044] Here, the connecting member (140) is configured such that its lower end is positioned lower than the magnetic disk (130) to resist water rising into the other side conduit (114) before the magnetic disk (130). That is, the magnetic disk (130) is lifted while resisting water together with the connecting member (140), and since the lower end of the connecting member (140) receives water resistance at a lower position, the magnetic disk (130) is lifted by relatively high water pressure.

[0045] The above connecting member (140) is composed of a base portion (141) in which a magnetic disk (130) is disposed and the lower portion is preferably formed with a diameter smaller than that of the water inlet (114a) while being connected to the upper portion with the same diameter, a tapered portion (142) extending downward from the base portion (141) in a shape that is wider at the top and narrower at the bottom, and an end portion (143) that forms a length with the same diameter from the end of the tapered portion (142) to the lower side of the water inlet.

[0046] Water rising in the other side pipe (114) first pushes the end portion (143) of the connecting member (140) upward, and flows along the slope from the end portion (143) along the tapered portion (142) to the base portion (141). At this time, it flows while exhibiting a Venturi effect between the lower portion of the connecting member (140) and the water inlet (114a), so that the magnetic disk (130) can be pushed more strongly even with low water pressure.

[0047] Meanwhile, the upper part of the connecting member (140) is connected to the lever (150) and mediates for the lever (150) to move the magnetic disk (130).

[0048] One side of the lever (150) is linked to the connecting member (140). Here, the lever (150) is linked to rotate relative to the connecting member (140). Additionally, the lever (150) is configured to rotate around a central axis (155a) of a support member (155) that is fixedly installed near the inlet pipe (110) or the inlet pipe (110).

[0049] The lever (150) assists in easily lifting the magnetic disk (130) to the water outlet (114b) while rotating the support (155) around the central axis (155a). That is, the magnetic disk (130) is assisted by the lever (150) along with a set magnetic density of 3 kg / cm² 2 It can be easily lifted up to the water outlet (114b) even with a water pressure of less than ·g.

[0050] Preferably, the central axis (155a) of the lever (150) that rotates the lever (150) relative to the support (155), while being supported by the support (155), is eccentrically positioned closer to the direction of the connecting member (140) over the entire length of the lever (150). As a result, the lever (150) can effectively lift the magnetic disk (130) through the connecting member (140) with less force.

[0051] Additionally, as illustrated in the drawing, a float (170) may be provided that helps open and close the water inlet (114a) of the magnetic disc (130) by applying weight to the lever (150) or lifting the lever (150) according to the water level in the toilet tank, by connecting the lever (150) to the other side not linked to the connecting member (140) via a connecting pin (157a).

[0052] Here, the provision or connection of the floating body (157) may vary, such as the other side of the lever (150) being formed as a floating body (157) or the floating body (157) being provided within the other side of the lever (150), and is not limited to any specific form.

[0053] In addition, a pipe plug (160) is provided on the upper side of the magnetic disk (130) to guide the connecting member (140) in a vertical direction, limit the upward movement of the magnetic disk (130), and block the outflow of water to the upper side of the other pipe (114) of the inlet pipe (110) so that water is guided only to the water outlet (114b).

[0054] The ball tap according to an embodiment of the present invention configured as above, which can operate easily even under low water pressure, is 3 kg / cm² 2 Since it can operate easily even with low water pressure of less than 1g, the water inlet can be opened solely by the hydrostatic pressure of water descending due to its own weight, allowing for the easy implementation of a water-saving system that recycles water wasted in the home without the need for pumps that incur installation and maintenance costs or noise.

[0055] A water-saving system (300) using a toilet (200) including a ball tap (100) that can be easily operated even under low water pressure according to an embodiment of the present invention is described as follows.

[0056] FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of a water-saving system using a toilet that includes a ball tap that can be easily operated even under low water pressure according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0057] Looking at FIG. 4, a water-saving system (300) using a toilet that includes a ball tap that can be easily operated even under low water pressure according to an embodiment of the present invention is composed of a toilet (200), a water storage tank (310), and a water recovery pipe (320).

[0058] The above toilet (200) is a toilet (200) that includes a ball tap (100) that can be easily operated even with low water pressure, and the above water storage tank (310) is installed at a higher position than the toilet to hold water, and is configured to be connected to one side pipe (112) of the inlet pipe of the ball tap (100) inside the toilet to allow the held water to flow into the one side pipe (112) of the inlet pipe by its own weight.

[0059] And the above water recovery pipe (320) is configured to recover water intended to be discharged from the water usage means (360a, 360b, 360c) and deliver it to the water storage tank (310) before the water supplied from the water heating means (350) reaches the water usage means (360a, 360b, 360c), between a water heating means (350), such as a boiler or solar collector that heats and supplies water, and a water usage means (360a, 360b, 360c) equipped with a faucet that receives and uses water heated from the water heating means (350). A pump (330) for recovering water or valves (340a, 340b, 340c) provided at each branch of the water recovery pipe (320) to determine the direction of water flow may also be provided.

[0060] Water that is discarded into the water storage tank (310) is collected through the water recovery pipe (320), and the collected water is smoothly supplied into the toilet tank through the ball tap (100) which can operate easily even under low water pressure according to the embodiment of the present invention, thereby effectively reducing waste.

[0062] As described above, the present invention has been illustrated and explained with reference to preferred embodiments, but it is not limited to the aforementioned embodiments, and various changes and modifications may be made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the invention without departing from the spirit of the invention. Explanation of the symbols

[0064] 100 : Ball tap 110 : Inlet pipe 112 : One-sided pipeline 114 : Other side pipeline 114a : Water inlet 114b : Water outlet 120: Fixed magnetic material 130: Magnetic disk 140 : Connecting member 141 : Bass section 142 : Tapered section 143 : terminal part 150 : Lever 155 : Support 155a : Central axis 157 : Floating body 157a : Connecting pin 160 : Pipe plug 200 : Toilet 300 : Water-saving system 310 : Water storage tank 320 : Water recovery pipe 330 : Pump 340a, 340b, 340c: Valve 350: Water heating means 360a, 360b, 360c: Means of water use

Claims

Claim 1 An inlet pipe having one side forming a conduit connected to a water storage tank, and the other side forming a conduit having a water inlet through which rising water passes and a water outlet that discharges the water flowing into the toilet tank at a position higher than the water inlet; a fixed magnetic body provided at the water inlet; a magnetic body that forms a magnetic force together with the fixed magnetic body to close the water inlet, and is then lifted by the hydrostatic pressure of the water flowing up from the water storage tank along the conduit of the inlet pipe to open the water inlet, and 3 kg / cm² 2 A ball tap capable of operating easily even under low water pressure, comprising: a magnetic disc that forms a magnetic force with a magnetic flux density that is lifted even under low water pressure of less than g; a connecting member inserted into the other end of the inlet pipe and formed integrally with or combined with the magnetic disc; and a lever linked to the connecting member and rotating around a support fixedly installed in the inlet pipe or near the inlet pipe as a central axis to assist the magnetic disc in being easily lifted to the water outlet. Claim 2 A ball tap that can operate easily even under low water pressure, characterized in that, in claim 1, the other end of the inlet pipe is formed such that the diameter of the water inlet is narrower than the diameter of the other end of the inlet pipe to exhibit a Venturi effect, and the diameter of the upper end of the pipe just before water enters the water inlet is formed larger than the lower end of the pipe where water rises due to hydrostatic pressure, so that the Venturi effect is maximized at the water inlet. Claim 3 A ball tap that can operate easily even under low water pressure, characterized in that, in claim 2, the connecting member is formed such that its lower end is positioned lower than the magnetic disk and assists in lifting the magnetic disk while resisting water before the magnetic disk. Claim 4 A ball tap capable of operating easily even under low water pressure, characterized in that the connecting member comprises: a lower portion having a diameter equal to that of the upper portion linked to the lever and a base portion having a diameter smaller than that of the water inlet; a tapered portion extending downward from the base portion in a shape that is wider at the top and narrower at the bottom; and an end portion forming a length equal to that of the water inlet from the end of the tapered portion to the lower side of the water inlet. Claim 5 A ball tap that can be easily operated even under low water pressure, characterized in that, in claim 1, the central axis that rotates the lever with respect to the support is eccentrically positioned closer to the direction of the connecting member with respect to the entire length of the lever. Claim 6 A ball tap that can be easily operated even under low water pressure, characterized in that, in claim 1, a pipe plug is provided on the upper side of the magnetic disk to guide the connecting member in a vertical direction, limit the upward movement of the magnetic disk, and block the outflow of water so that water is guided only to the water outlet. Claim 7 A toilet comprising a ball tap according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

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